This chapter explores the author's new book, 'Dream Town, Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity', which focuses on the community of Shaker Heights, Ohio. It delves into the challenges of integrating the community, the history of housing segregation, and the efforts to integrate schools during a time of racial unrest. The chapter highlights the individuals who fought for racial equity and the positive impact of their efforts.
In the 1950s, Shaker Heights, Ohio, became a national model for housing integration. In the 1970s, it was known as a crown jewel in the national move to racially integrate schools. So why is its school system now struggling to close a yawning racial achievement gap?
Guest: Laura Meckler
Book: “Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity”
Host: Caleb Bissinger
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